On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Round 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Blackhawks selected Anton Frondell at No. 3 overall, Vaclav Nestrasil at No. 25, and traded up to No. 29 to land dual-sport athlete Mason West. The guys share their thoughts on each pick and react to post-round comments from GM Kyle Davidson and head scout Mike Doneghey. They also discuss the draft’s new decentralized format, the impact of the New York Island...
Jun 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 673
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to break down the Blackhawks’ plans for the 2025 NHL Draft and free agency. Could the Blackhawks trade the No. 3 overall pick? Will they be active on the trade market as a whole? Are they a potential suitor for Mitch Marner? Could the Blackhawks go down an offer sheet route this summer? And what should Blackhawks fans expect from newly-acquired winger Andre Burakovsky? Seravalli weighs i...
Jun 23, 2025•18 min•Ep. 672
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by The Athletic's NHL prospects expert Scott Wheeler to preview the 2025 draft class. Is it a foregone conclusion that Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa will be the first two players off the board? Could the Blackhawks be choosing between Anton Frondell and Caleb Desnoyers at No. 3 overall? And if so, who has the edge? What about dark-horse candidates like Porter Martone or James Hagens? Wheel...
Jun 18, 2025•49 min•Ep. 671
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their top takeaways from the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Should the Blackhawks trade up to draft Michael Misa? They also dive into Porter Martone, Caleb Desnoyers and Anton Frondell as potential options for Chicago at No. 3 overall. Plus, thoughts on GM Kyle Davidson saying he's "very open" to trading draft capital for NHL players, and why he believes next season’s roster will look "totally di...
Jun 11, 2025•45 min•Ep. 670
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down a busy week in Blackhawks news. They react to head coach Jeff Blashill rounding out his staff with the hiring of assistant coach Mike Vellucci. They also discuss the return of Jared Nightingale, who’s been named the new head coach of the Rockford IceHogs, and what it means for the development pipeline. Plus, could a Jonathan Toews comeback be in the works? The guys share their thoughts on his ...
Jun 03, 2025•41 min•Ep. 669
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast,Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their first impressions of Jeff Blashill after he was officially introduced as the 42nd head coach in franchise history. Pat also sits down with Blashill for a 1-on-1 interview, where they discuss his coaching philosophy, building a relationship with Connor Bedard, and more. Pat and Charlie also break down how Blashill plans to balance development and winning, why the job appealed to him, and what c...
May 27, 2025•37 min•Ep. 668
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by CHSN Blackhawks analyst Tony Granato to break down the hiring of Jeff Blashill as the 42nd head coach in franchise history. Granato shares insight into Blashill’s coaching style from their time together in Detroit, his leadership qualities, and what he may have gained from three years under Jon Cooper in Tampa Bay. Plus, the guys discuss Frank Nazar’s standout showing at the 2025 IIHF World...
May 23, 2025•29 min•Ep. 667
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the growing buzz around Jeff Blashill potentially becoming the next head coach of the Blackhawks. They discuss what the hire would mean for the team and take a closer look at Blashill’s coaching resume. Later in the episode, they react to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ early playoff exit and explore whether Mitch Marner could be a realistic free-agent target for the Blackhawks this summer. Is a spli...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 666
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, The Athletic's NHL Draft expert Corey Pronman joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to preview the 2025 draft class. Are Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa the clear-cut picks at Nos. 1 and 2? Could Misa realistically fall to Chicago at No. 3? Is Porter Martone the biggest risk among the top-tier forwards? What would centers Caleb Desnoyers or Anton Frondell bring to the Blackhawks if selected? And why has James Hagens gone from project...
May 13, 2025•33 min•Ep. 665
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks landing the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft after dropping one spot in the lottery. Who might be available at No. 3? Pat also goes 1-on-1 with GM Kyle Davidson to break down the lottery results and more. The guys dive into the Blackhawks’ head coaching search and share key takeaways from Davidson’s post-lottery press conference. They wrap up by recapping Round 1 of the St...
May 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 664
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss where the Blackhawks’ head coaching search stands after David Carle withdrew from consideration and Mike Sullivan’s unexpected availability. They break down realistic options for the team’s next head coach and share which candidates stand out most. Plus, they react to the first-round drama in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Connor Hellebuyck’s continued postseason struggles, Colorado facing e...
Apr 29, 2025•54 min•Ep. 663
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down which pending unrestricted and restricted free agents the Blackhawks should consider bringing back for the 2025-26 season. They discuss what Ryan Donato’s next contract might look like and what could be holding it up. The guys also react to the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including former Blackhawks forward Colin Blackwell’s overtime winner in Game 2 for Dallas, the battle of Onta...
Apr 22, 2025•54 min•Ep. 662
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis share their biggest takeaways from the Blackhawks' exit interviews. They discuss the growing excitement around Chicago's youth movement, Connor Bedard doubling down on his commitment to the team, and more offseason storylines. Plus, is Denver’s David Carle emerging as the front-runner to become the Blackhawks’ next head coach? Pat and Charlie debate whether Chicago should lean toward an experienced bench...
Apr 18, 2025•59 min•Ep. 661
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ thrilling 4-3 shootout comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens in a playoff-like atmosphere at the Bell Centre. They dive into the Artyom Levshunov vs. Ivan Demidov showdown, Frank Nazar’s breakout performance, and why he looked like the best player on the ice. Plus, they unpack the confusion surrounding Nazar’s controversial shootout goal. The episode wraps with reflections o...
Apr 15, 2025•35 min•Ep. 660
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks’ 5-2 comeback win over the Boston Bruins, just two nights after a closed-door, players-only meeting in Pittsburgh following a 5-0 shutout loss to the Penguins. They discuss Arvid Söderblom’s stellar performance in net, Ryan Donato reaching the 30-point mark for the first time in his NHL career, and the continued strong play of Sam Rinzel. They also share their impressions of Oli...
Apr 11, 2025•26 min•Ep. 659
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Alex Ovechkin’s historic weekend, including his two-goal performance against the Blackhawks in Washington and his record-breaking 895th goal against the New York Islanders to officially pass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. They dive into the significance of the milestone, Ovechkin’s decision to pass up an empty-netter, and the picture-perfect nature of the record-setti...
Apr 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 658
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Chicago’s 3-2 shootout loss to Colorado. They discuss why Connor Bedard took the defensive zone faceoff in the final minute of regulation, the potential of the Sam Rinzel–Alex Vlasic pairing, and Ilya Mikheyev’s emergence as a penalty-kill threat. They also highlight Oliver Moore’s speed and debate whether Kevin Korchinski being a healthy scratch is a big deal. The episode wraps up with a prev...
Apr 03, 2025•38 min•Ep. 657
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the NHL debuts of Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, both of whom signed their entry-level contracts with the Blackhawks over the weekend. They also talk about the youth movement as a whole, Rinzel's upside, and much more. Plus, Pat and Charlie share their thoughts on the new-look third line of Moore, Lukas Reichel and Landon Slaggert, the NCAA men's hockey tournament, and Alex Ovechkin's quest for ...
Apr 01, 2025•43 min•Ep. 656
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Will Sam Rinzel see NHL time this season? Could Nick Lardis crack Chicago's roster next season? Is Michael Misa the slam dunk No. 1 overall pick? Will Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson target any big-name free agents this summer? Who could be at the top of the Blackhawks' wish list when it comes to their next head coaching hire? They answer all that and more.
Mar 27, 2025•41 min•Ep. 655
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss Pat Maroon's decision to retire at the end of the season, announced in his hometown of St. Louis. Maroon shares why now felt like the right time to step away. They also break down the Blackhawks' season-high seven-goal performance in Sunday's 7-4 win over Philadelphia, which snapped a seven-game winless streak, highlighting the individual milestones from the game. Plus, they dive into Artyom Levs...
Mar 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 654
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the loss to Los Angeles following a tough game against Seattle, which led the coaching staff to cancel Wednesday's scheduled off day for a video session and practice. They also discuss the Blackhawks getting some relief with Colton Dach's left elbow injury not being as serious as initially feared, Ilya Mikheyev's recent surge, the controversial no-goal against Seattle, and more. Plus, CHSN's T...
Mar 21, 2025•47 min•Ep. 653
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle back-to-back 10-minute misconduct penalties and his growing list of minor infractions. They discuss the lessons he can take from his childhood idol Sidney Crosby on managing emotions. They also dive into Ryan Donato’s recent interview and whether he’s in line for a contract extension with the Blackhawks. Plus, thoughts on Ilya Mikheyev’s impressive second half, Artyom Levshunov’s first three NHL games, P...
Mar 17, 2025•34 min•Ep. 652
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down Connor Bedard’s surprising 10-minute misconduct for "abuse of officials." Was it justified, and what can Bedard learn from the moment? They also discuss Bedard’s first NHL showdown with San Jose Sharks No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini and whether he puts extra pressure on himself in marquee matchups. Plus, they analyze Jason Dickinson’s cross-check on Celebrini and his scrap with Barclay G...
Mar 14, 2025•30 min•Ep. 651
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the Blackhawks' moves leading up to the NHL trade deadline, including Ryan Donato staying put. Could an extension be on the horizon? They also dive into Chicago’s 3-1-2 record since the Seth Jones trade, the role of the team’s youth movement, and Spencer Knight’s impact on the rebuild. Plus, they share their thoughts on No. 2 overall pick Artyom Levshunov’s impressive NHL debut in Colorado. Th...
Mar 11, 2025•43 min•Ep. 650
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson joins Pat Boyle, Caley Chelios, and Tony Granato on Blackhawks Countdown Live after the NHL trade deadline to talk about keeping Ryan Donato while sending away Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. He also speaks to the possibility of leveraging draft capital to bring in impactful players. Ryan Danato talks to Darren Pang from the ice about his thoughts on staying with the team. Then, Frank Seravalli joins Pat Boyle for his takeaways from a busy trade deadline for the Blackhaw...
Mar 08, 2025•18 min•Ep. 649
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down the blockbuster trade that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Did the Blackhawks get a good return? They analyze the deal, including why Spencer Knight could be Chicago’s goaltender of the future. Plus, an exclusive interview on Blackhawks Countdown Live with GM Kyle Davidson, who shares his perspective on the trade. Charlie and Pat also discuss the likelihood of Ryan Donato being moved before Friday...
Mar 02, 2025•35 min•Ep. 648
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle break down Chicago’s recent games against Columbus and Toronto coming out of the 4 Nations break. They discuss the recent controversial challenges, including Connor Bedard’s overturned goal in Columbus and the unsuccessful offside challenge against Toronto — explaining why, by definition, it was the right call. They also dive into Lukas Reichel’s benching and analyze Seth Jones’ public trade request, exp...
Feb 24, 2025•54 min•Ep. 647
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and Pat Boyle dive into the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off and how it has surpassed expectations. They break down Saturday's unforgettable USA-Canada showdown and preview Thursday's championship rematch. Plus, they look ahead to the final two months of the Blackhawks' season and discuss whether Chicago can take lessons from the high-caliber hockey on display at the tournament. Charlie and Pat also react to the report th...
Feb 19, 2025•44 min•Ep. 646
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes solo to wrap up where things stand for the Blackhawks heading into their week-long break after picking up points in eight of their last 11 games. Charlie then previews the 4 Nations Tournament featuring USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, where Teuvo Teravainen is the lone Blackhawks representative. Will the competition live up to expectations? He also discusses how Quinn Hughes’ injury could impact Team USA, wheth...
Feb 11, 2025•29 min•Ep. 645
On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the recent scrutiny surrounding Connor Bedard from national TV analysts. Is the criticism fair or overblown? Plus, they discuss Landon Slaggert’s promotion to the top line, Ryan Donato’s rising trade value, and the impact of Jason Dickinson’s high ankle sprain on the lineup. Finally, Pat and Charlie wrap up with some 4 Nations talk. How excited are you for the international tournament? A bonus...
Feb 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 644
